1990 Audi V8 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 3.6L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 13 city / 19 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Audi V8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 Audi V8. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 38%
- Equipment2 25%
- Air bags1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Steering1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle. Mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #800668, filed 1996-08Equipment: “Nhtsa already has a defect noted as #01v324000 - this notice is to advise the condition exists on 1990 models not just the 1991 as listed in the NHTSA report. My speakers have failed just as the report indicates causing a fire hazard. Please add 1990 as a year to be included in the report.”
NHTSA complaint #756808, filed 2002-01Vehicle speed control: “The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. The consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10065558, filed 2004-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 75,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 Audi V8 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 4WD/AWD | 3.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| V8 4WD/AWD | 3.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V172000Oct 6, 1997Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Audi V8 1989–1993, 90 1989–1993, 100 1989–1993 +4 more
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- 96V084000May 10, 1996Vehicle speed controlCovers: Audi V8 1990–1991
A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
- 91V050000Apr 2, 1991Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerCovers: Audi V8 1989–1991, 100 1989–1991, 200 1989–1991
Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Recall details for the 1990 Audi V8 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Audi V8.
Other model years of the Audi V8
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8 | 75,000 | 3 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Audi V8 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 Audi V8 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Audi V8 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 1990 Audi V8 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Audi V8 get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Audi V8 (V8, 3.6L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Audi V8 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 75,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.